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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Troublesome Morning Commute with Freezing Rain; Roof Loading an Issue

Our local weather specialist says our "next bit of winter weather" is coming Monday morning.

It ain't over yet. Jim Arnold, weather specialist with Shrewsbury Emergency Management, said it looks like our extra bit of winter weather is arriving Monday morning in the form of snow, sleet, freezing rain .... and then finally rain. "A warm front approaching from the west and southwest late tonight and tomorrow will bring a wintry mix of precipitation beginning around dawn Monday and continuing throughout much of the day," said Arnold. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory, corroborating Arnold's predictions with a forecast that also calls for freezing rain and sleet. The advisory is in effect from 6-11 a.m. on Monday for Southwest Massachusetts. "Once again, we have cold air well established and it will take…

Monday, January 28, 2013

UPDATED: Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain for Tonight

The National Weather Service is predicting some slippery conditions for tonight.

With snow and sleet transitioning to freezing rain by 10 p.m., things are bound to get slick out in Northborough. And we won't even mention the power lines yet. The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook and Winter Weather Advisory for much of New England. In Northborough, the forecast details of up to two inches of snow with precipitation transitioning over to freezing rain by 10 p.m. tonight. After 10 p.m., the NWS predicts areas of snow, freezing drizzle, and sleet through 3 a.m., then areas of freezing rain after 3 a.m. Also, patchy fog makes driving even more dangerous before 10 p.m. and after 11 p.m.  Closings, cancellations and postponements: Northborough public schools are closed this evening—no after …

Monday, January 16, 2012

Snow Doubt About It

Weather predictions say 90 percent chance of a snow shower.

According to the National Weather Service, there's a 90 percent chance of precipitation on Monday night. And for Northborough, that translates into some snow showers accumulating to about an inch or so. With rain a high possibility on Tuesday, freezing rain is likely before 4 p.m., followed by ... more rain.

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12:58 pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Once again our Dept of Public works did a great job cleaning up and clearing the roads. Those gentlemen at the PW barn need to stand up and take a bow.   more ›

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